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2011 Map of Oakwood

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Oakwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

South Fork Edisto River and its numerous tributaries, such as Chavous Creek and Cedar Branch, define the hydrological character of this Aiken County landscape. The settlement at Couchton and the smaller community of Oakwood anchor the road network, which includes historic routes like Shaws Fork Rd and River Ridge Rd. This 2011 survey reveals a region shaped by small-scale water management, evidenced by several named dams and basins like Johnson Millpond and Tarrants Millpond.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific local data through the numerous burial sites across the quadrangle, including the Plunkett Cemetery, Scott Cemetery, and Ceder Branch Cemetary. These sites, alongside landmarks like Scotts Lake and Neeses Lake, provide a detailed record of the families and land use patterns that have persisted in this part of South Carolina into the twenty-first century.